Description
This Easy Strawberry Basil Lemonade is a refreshing twist on a classic drink. The combination of sweet strawberries, tart lemon, and aromatic basil creates a deliciously unique beverage perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemonade:
- 10 fresh large strawberries (hulled)
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 6 cups filtered or sparkling water
- 15 leaves fresh basil
Optional Sweetener:
- 4 tbsp agave or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 strawberries (hulled & sliced)
- 3 cups ice
Instructions
- Add the Ingredients: Combine whole strawberries, basil leaves, lemon juice, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the Mixture: Strain the mixture into a pitcher through a fine mesh strainer. Sweeten with agave or maple syrup if desired. Add sliced strawberries.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for 30 minutes or serve over ice. Garnish with basil or freeze into popsicles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Basil Lemonade, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage
